Soldiers today are protected by some of the best body armor ever invented. Thick layers of Kevlar and ceramic plates stop the majority of the annoying, stinging things that fly through the air around here. In the event that something does happen, military battlefield medicine is outstanding. It has been said that if a wounded solider gets to a military hospital over here, he has a 96% chance of surviving.
All of this armor and medical technology is a true blessing—guys that never had a prayer before are surviving the un-survivable.
It can also be a curse. Kids are now surviving with multiple amputations, eyes lost, and horrific brain injuries. These kids are listed as WIA—wounded in action. On the surface, the designation WIA doesn’t sound so bad—heck its better than KIA, so how bad can it be? The sad truth is that these kids are often permanently disabled and they will eventually receive a medical retirement from the military. A medial retirement is not enough to live off of, let alone provide for a family and educate children. I have been doing some research looking for a charity that assists permanently disabled Soldiers and their families. It is the least I can do for these guys.
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I am a disabled vet, too. I haven't lost a limb, but I know what it means to have to give up a normal life at a young age. These are the best our country has to offer, and they deserve the best care we can offer. I laud your efforts to help them. If I run accross anything, I will pass the info to you.
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